Description
These Mashed Potato Puffs are a delightful way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, transforming them into cheesy, flavorful bites perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Puffs:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Cool and serve: Let the puffs cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- This recipe works best with thicker, firmer mashed potatoes—avoid ones with too much cream or butter.
- Add cooked bacon or finely chopped ham for a heartier version.
- These puffs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
